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View synonyms for disfranchise

disfranchise

[ dis-fran-chahyz ]

verb (used with object)

, dis·fran·chised, dis·fran·chis·ing.
  1. a less common variant of disenfranchise.


disfranchise

/ dɪsˈfræntʃaɪz /

verb

  1. another word for disenfranchise


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Other Words From

  • dis·fran·chise·ment [dis-, fran, -chahyz-m, uh, nt, -chiz-], noun
  • dis·fran·chis·er noun
  • non·dis·fran·chised adjective
  • un·dis·fran·chised adjective

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Word History and Origins

Origin of disfranchise1

A late Middle English word dating back to 1425–75; dis- 1, franchise

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Example Sentences

We may at least grant that the burden of proof should be upon those who would disfranchise all red-haired men.

The House threatened to disfranchise it, and West Lynne under the fear, went into mourning for its sins.

It was estimated that the suffrage clause would disfranchise from voting or holding office 40,000 white men.

Skinner of Franklin wanted to disfranchise enough rebels to hold the balance of power.

Hence New York can get no power from that source to disfranchise one entire half of her members.

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